August 18, 196672
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
HELD AT THE CITY HAL•i. TN SAID CITY ON H 18TH AY OF A i 1ST l g66
The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in regular session at its
regular meeting place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at 3:00 o~clock P.M. on the 18th day of
August 1966. The following were present: Mayor Bob Eden, Aldermen: R. C. Bowie,
Kirby ~eggett, Paul Matthews, Franklin Bassett, and 0. I. Bollinger.
Absent: Aldermen: Earl Felts, C. H. Rowton, and F. C. Weis, and City Attorney Dillahunty.
Minutes of Council Meeting on August I~, 1966, were approved as read.
Mayor Eden informed the Council expenses for operation of the jail kitchen are $1,900.00
less than the same period last year even thepgh feeding the approximate same number of prisoners
due to improved purchasing by Chief Young. The Mayor explained the meals have improved and
proper diet is maintained for the prisoners, however, it is imperative that the kitchen be
improved by new floor covering, ceiling lowered below pipes, walls repaired and painted, and
new work tables installed. An estimate of $2,027.85 for the work from Bill Manning was
presented. The Mayor stated this amount is in excess of the $1,000.00 limit without bids,
however, seven phases of the work will be done by sub-contractors lowering each phase below
$1,000.00. The quipment in the kitchen was discussed and the Mayor stated a stove can be
purchased for $275.00. After discussion of the condition of the kitchen and the installation
of stainless steel tops on work cabinets instead of galvanized, motion was made by Alderman
Matthews: That Chief Young be authorized to purchase stove for the jail kitchen. Alderman
Bassett seconded the motion. Upon vote, the voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Bowie, Leggett, Matthews, Bassett, and Bollinger.
No: None.
Motion was made by Alderman Bassett: That the Mayor be authorized to waive advertisement
for bids, and instruct Bill Manning to proceed with the work on the jail kitchen in accordance
with estimate presented. The motion was seconded by Alderman Matthews. Upon vote, the voting
was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Bowie, Leggett, Matthews, Bassett, and Bollinger.
No: None.
Application of Mr. Boyd R. Sims to rene:•r house trailer permit at rear of 505 Denton was
presented. Excerpts,from minutes of Council Meeting on January 20, 1966, granting the tem-
porary permit were read. After discussion of the extenuating circumstances, motion was made
by Alderman Bollinger: That a temporary permit for six months be granted Mr. Boyd R. Sims
for trailer, however, if, the hardship ceases to exist during the six month period then the
permit will be canceled. The motion was seconded by Alderman Matthews. Upon .vote, the
voting was as follows:
Aye: Aldermen: Bowie, Leggett, Matthews, Bassett, and Bollinger.
No: None.
Aldermen Bassett and Matthews brought to the Councils attention damages to the civic
centers by young people attending functions at the,8enters, and requested additional inspections.
No further business being presented, the meeting was adjourned.
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APPROVED: SEPTEMBER 1, 1966